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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which powerful black leader does the anonymous black woman seek for housing help in Chapter 9?
(a) Tomlinson.
(b) John Kumalo.
(c) Dubula.
(d) Msimangu.

2. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?
(a) Kumalo’s son.
(b) Kumalo’s brother.
(c) Kumalo’s nephew.
(d) Kumalo’s sister.

3. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Oil.
(c) Platinum.
(d) Gold.

4. What major family news did John fail to reveal to his family back in Ndotsheni?
(a) He never told them he divorced his wife.
(b) He never told them he was terminally ill.
(c) He never told them his son was in jail.
(d) He never told them he had given his daughter up for adoption.

5. What year does the novel take place?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1946.
(d) 1966.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

2. How long does it take to erect Shanty Town?

3. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?

4. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?

5. What language does John prefer to speak?

(see the answer key)

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